Heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately extend Israeli security control into Areas A and B, warning of an erosion of deterrence. The southern police district commander noted that 4-year-old Yuval, who survived the attack, 'was saved because he stayed in the shade.'
Yesha council heads, representing Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, issued an urgent demand Friday afternoon following a severe terror attack in the region. In a statement, they warned of 'a severe loss of deterrence' and called for the immediate removal of 'the cursed Oslo Accords restrictions,' urging that Israeli security control be extended into Areas A and B, particularly near settlements and main roads. The demand echoes longstanding concerns from security officials about the erosion of operational freedom in the West Bank, as The Zioneer has reported. Separately, the southern district police commander commented on the survival of 4-year-old Yuval, who was caught in the attack. 'He is a smart child, he stayed in the shade and that's what saved him,' the commander said. The attack and the subsequent political response underscore the ongoing security tensions in the area.
2 developments
- DevelopingAnalyst Chananel Aviv: Judea and Samaria terror never ended, only temporarily subsided
- DevelopingBitton Rosen warns the West Bank is next front and demands a decisive offensive
- ConfirmedNetanyahu: Israel will stay in security buffer zones as long as needed to defend itself
- DevelopingYitzhar security coordinator says community backed his staying amid conflict with regional officer
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